Joseph Barbera

Born: 1911-03-24

Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, whose movie and television cartoon characters entertained millions of fans worldwide for much of the twentieth century. Through his young adult years, Barbera lived, attended college, and began his career in New York City. After working odd jobs and as a banker, Barbera joined Van Beuren Studios in 1932 and subsequently Terrytoons in 1936. In 1937 he moved to California and while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Barbera met William Hanna. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry and live action films. In 1957, after MGM dissolved their animation department, they co-founded Hanna–Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, Top Cat, The Jetsons,Scooby-Doo, The Quick Draw McGraw Show, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna–Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained head of the company until 1991. At that time the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner, owners of Warner Bros., in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoon shows have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna–Barbera's shows have a global audience of over 300 million people and have been translated into more than 20 languages.


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The Flintstones

as Man in Mersandes
Released: 1994-05-26

Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the...

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as Special Appearance
Released: 2000-04-28

The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred...

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Hanna-Barbera's 50th

as Self
Released: 1989-07-17

The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and...

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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!

as Self - Hanna-Barbera Co-Founder (archive footage)
Released: 2021-10-29

After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to...

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Fine Feathered Friend

as uncredited
Released: 1942-10-10

Chased by Tom around the barnyard, Jerry takes refuge under a hen, who, in her nest, is sitting...

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The Mansion Cat

as Home Owner (voice)
Released: 2001-04-08

The owner of a large house tells Tom he's going away for a while, the house is in perfect shape,...

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Pitcher and the Pin-Up

as Stu
Released: 2003-06-14

Growing up in Las Vegas, Danny and Melissa meet at age eight and are destined to become...

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Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash

as Self
Released: 1990-11-30

Celebrate the fiftieth birthday of the animated cat-and-mouse team, Tom & Jerry, including clips...

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The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration

as Self
Released: 1986-05-20

A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs...

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Tom & Jerry: Deluxe Anniversary Collection

as Jerry (archive sound)
Released: 2010-06-01

The world's favorite cat and mouse celebrate 7 decades of mischief and mayhem.

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The Flintstones

as Joe Barbera (voice)
First aired: 1960-09-30

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

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The Flintstones

as Self
First aired: 1960-09-30

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

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MGM: When the Lion Roars

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-03-22

On April 24, 1924, the movies changed forever: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio opened and soon...

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Scooby-Doo! Mystery Cases

as uncredited
First aired: 2018-01-25

The series follows the adventures of Scooby-Doo and the Gang through the eyes of 15 children and...

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